Southend Sexual Health Service via Brook

19/06/2026

Our walk-in appointments for under 25s are every Saturday from 1-3pm 💜

Due to time constraints, we offer a slightly more limited number of services than our booked appointments -- feel free to call ahead if you'd like to know what we can provide before you visit.

📱01702 411701

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

When you test for STIs, you of your health.

If you test positive, you can access treatment quickly from our clinic.

When you get your treatment, Brook staff will also help you to contact your current s*xual partner(s) and sometimes previous partner(s) so they can be tested as well. If you would prefer, Brook staff can notify them for you through anonymous ‘partner notification’ and not even mention your name.

Learn more about STI testing: brook.org.uk/your-life/getting-tested-for-stis/

18/06/2026

Young people across Ess*x will get protection against meningococcal B disease (MenB) through a one-off vaccination programme launching ahead of the 2026 academic year.

From 20 July 2026, the MenB vaccine will be offered to:

✅ teenagers aged 17 or 18 who are born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

✅ young people aged 24 or under who are starting university or some types of residential further education for the first time

You'll be able to book an appointment with a pharmacy online or go to a walk-in vaccination site and get vaccinated without an appointment.

Learn more in the below blog from the UK Health Security Agency.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/

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17/06/2026

An anti-LGBT hate crime is any behaviour that is motivated by a prejudice (dislike) of someone’s s*xual orientation and/or gender identity.

1 in 5 LGBT people have experienced a hate crime in the last 12 months.

If you’ve experienced hate crime, you can talk to Galop on 0800 999 5428. They won’t force you to contact the police or report it but are there to support you with whatever decision you want to make.

Find out more: brook.org.uk/your-life/lgbt-abuse-and-violence

For LGBT+ people, violence and abuse often come in different forms that are directly linked to their gender identity or s*xual orientation.

16/06/2026

Test, re-rest, and notify your partners!

A good general rule for STI testing is to get tested:
💜 Every time you have s*x with someone new
💜 Every three months
💜 Every year, if you're in an exclusive relationship

If you test positive for an STI, you can ask your s*xual health provider to anonymously notify your partners to get a test.

Read our answers to FAQs: brook.org.uk/your-life/getting-tested-for-stis

15/06/2026

‼ OUR OPENING HOURS ARE CHANGING - Please note our clinic opening hours will be changing slightly from July ‼

Our Tuesday's and Thursday's opening time will now be 10AM - 6PM 💜

Remember, you can book appointments with our s*xual health clinic by calling our reception on 01702 411701, anytime during our opening hours ☎️

12/06/2026

Lois, 19, talks about how online spaces and communities helped her learn about her s*xuality and gender identity, and how being online gave them the opportunity to explore without scrutiny:

brook.org.uk/your-life/online-spaces-helped-me-discover-my-identity-lois-story

11/06/2026

Walk-in appointments for under 25s are now available every Saturday between 1-3pm 🎉

At these walk-ins, you can access STI-related care, contraception, emergency contraception, HIV prevention, and pregnancy testing.

Learn more about our services: brook.org.uk/service/brook-southend